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Green innovation in tourism. Rio de Janiero, 19 June 2012
Posted on: 18 July 2012
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This side event to the Rio+20 Summit was organised by the World Tourism Organisation to highlight tourism’s role in the global sustainable development agenda. Presentations are available online.
Mobilities and sustainable tourism. Greoux Les Bains, France, 24-27 June 2012
Posted on: 18 July 2012
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BEST EN is an inclusive and collaborative network, focusing on the creation and dissemination of knowledge within the field of sustainable tourism. At a BEST EN Think Tank, research is presented, sustainable tourism topics are addressed, and research and educational materials for use in undergraduate education are developed. The theme of this year’s think tank put focus on mobility in the context of sustainable tourism, not only addressing transportation issues but also aspects of social and economic mobility. Presentations are available online.
5th International Colloquium on Tourism and Leisure. Bangkok, 9-12 July 2012
Posted on: 18 July 2012
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The overall aim of the conference is to provide a lively forum for academics and professionals to meet and exchange interesting new research and ideas. Critical and interdisciplinary papers were welcomed on topics such as: the international tourism industries, eco-tourism, space tourism, women in tourism, theories of tourism, sex tourism, exploitation, phenomenological approaches, tourism and the environment, health tourism, tourism and risk, developments in the travel industries, ethnographies of tourist attractions, tourism and globalization, sports studies, tourism and the life-course, ethnographies of leisure, and papers that address the cross-over between tourism and leisure theory and research. Papers are available online.
Olympic legacy: Securing long-term benefits from London 2012
Posted on: 18 July 2012
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Destination, venue and meetings professionals from across the UK capital discuss with CAT Publications’ Martin Lewis how London will benefit from the huge investment that has gone into the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games. Will there really be a lasting events legacy?
OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2012
Posted on: 17 July 2012
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The report provides comparative knowledge, both policy and data, through thematic chapters and country-specific policy and statistical profiles. The report highlights key tourism policy developments, focuses on issues that rank high on the policy agenda in the field of tourism and provides a broad overview and interpretation of tourism trends in the OECD area and beyond. Click on the “Look inside” button to view contents.
Overseas Travel and Tourism: 1st quarter 2012
Posted on: 16 July 2012
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Presents quarterly results from the International Passenger Survey. Contains data on visits to and from the UK by overseas residents and visits abroad by UK residents.
Principles for developing destination management plans
Posted on: 13 July 2012
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Visit England has published a guide for organisations and individuals who want to work together with others to gain more benefit for their area from the visitors it receives. It is about agreeing on current and future priorities and activity in a systematic way and setting this out in a Destination Management Plan.
Milan, Italy upscale hotel market
Posted on: 10 July 2012
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This paper presents recent tourist visitation trends in the Milan market and considers the upscale hotel performance for the last three years. It also provides a performance forecast up to 2016 and discusses the current values of hotels in Milan.
Water equity in tourism – a human right, a global responsibility
Posted on: 9 July 2012
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This report from Tourism Concern reveals the stark inequities of water access and consumption between tourist resorts and local people in developing countries, and demands concerted action by governments and the tourism sector to protect community water rights over tourist luxury. Featuring research from Bali, The Gambia, Zanzibar, and Goa and Kerala, south India, the report finds that the unsustainable appropriation, depletion and pollution of water by poorly regulated tourism are threatening the environment, while undermining living standards, livelihoods and development opportunities of impoverished local communities.
Survival of the fittest: Sustainable tourism means business
Posted on: 4 July 2012
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A new report from the Travel Foundation in partnership with Forum for the Future, argues that the tourism business is facing a “perfect storm”, as destinations face the impact of climate change alongside economic volatility and rising costs. The paper calls on the industry to consider its stance on sustainability, set ambitious targets and work as one to meet the environmental, economic and social challenges ahead.
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